Financial Analyst
About The Position
The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Financial Analyst to join its Financial Planning & Analysis team to prepare, analyze, and maintain overhead and/or direct budgets for major programs and organizational groups as well as perform various ad hoc financial analysis. This position serves as a trusted financial advisor to all levels of the CFO Division, providing financial data, trends analysis, and predictive analytics that The Aerospace Corporation needs to deliver its value proposition to customers and to meet its goals. This position works closely with the Finance Management Community (FMC) to ensure a consistent vision and implementation of financial policies, practices, and processes throughout the Company.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
- Three or more years of related experience in budgeting, forecasting or financial analysis.
- Solid knowledge of general accounting principles.
- Six or more years of related experience in budgeting, forecasting or financial analysis.
- Experience identifying, developing and leading process improvements.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in SAP, Fiori, SAP Analytics Cloud, Tableau, or other ERP systems.
- Ability to assess risks and opportunities within complex business situations.
- Experience in the Aerospace/Defense sectors and government contracting.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government.
- U.S. citizenship is required for those positions.
Responsibilities
- Performs regular and scheduled analysis of planned, expected and actual results, providing detailed explanation for variances and anomalies.
- Supports development of annual corporate/organizational budgets.
- Perform analytical tasks to verify compliance with budget objectives and recommend required corrective actions.
- Performs cross-functional research on budget related matters; researches and responds to budget-related requests from across the Corporation.
- Communicates budget related issues to administrators and managers.
- Leverages knowledge of budgeting process systems and provide assistance to systems users.
- Perform assignments related to preparation of proposal pricings.
- Collaborates with budget owners and various functional departments within Enterprise.
- Maintain cost center and WBS reporting structures ensuring compliance to corporate guidelines.
- Responds to ad hoc data inquiries and analytical report requests.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
- Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
- Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
- 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
- Flexible spending accounts
- Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
- Relocation assistance
- Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
- Education assistance programs
- An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
